K143644 · Covidien · FZP · Sep 14, 2015 · General, Plastic Surgery
Device Facts
Record ID
K143644
Device Name
Premium Surgiclip¿; Endo Clip¿; AcuClip¿
Applicant
Covidien
Product Code
FZP · General, Plastic Surgery
Decision Date
Sep 14, 2015
Decision
SESE
Submission Type
Traditional
Regulation
21 CFR 878.4300
Device Class
Class 2
Attributes
Therapeutic
Indications for Use
Premium Surgiclip™ (All models) The Premium Surgiclip™ clip applier has application in many types of surgical procedures to occlude vessels and other tubular structures and for vagotomy, sympathectomy and radiographic markings Endo Clip™ M, ML, L The Endo Clip™ clip applier has application in endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures, and for radiographic markings Endo Clip™ 5mm The Endo Clip™ clip applier has applications in endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures and for radiographic markings Endo Clip™ II The Endo Clip™ II clip applier has application in many types of endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures and for radiographic markings AcuClip™ The instrument is primarily indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surqical procedures involving dissection and occlusion of blood vessels, ducts and other tubular structures. It can also be used to mark anatomical structures during surgery, and for radiographic marking.
Device Story
Manual surgical clip appliers; used in open or endoscopic/laparoscopic procedures. Devices consist of shaft, handle, and integrated cartridge containing titanium clips. Physician places jaw around vessel/tubular structure; squeezing handle closes clip around tissue; releasing handle automatically loads next clip. AcuClip features right-angle hook for tissue access. Used by surgeons to achieve hemostasis or occlude ducts; benefits include secure vessel ligation and anatomical marking. No electronic or software components.
Clinical Evidence
No clinical data provided. Bench testing and in-vivo performance testing were not conducted as the submission pertains to a labeling change.
Technological Characteristics
Manual mechanical clip appliers. Components constructed from materials compliant with ISO 10993-1. Features titanium ligating clips. Available in various shaft lengths and clip sizes. Designed for use through trocar sleeves or open surgical access. No energy source, connectivity, or software.
Indications for Use
Indicated for patients undergoing surgical or endoscopic procedures requiring occlusion of vessels, ducts, or other tubular structures, and for radiographic marking or anatomical structure identification during surgery.
Regulatory Classification
Identification
An implantable clip is a clip-like device intended to connect internal tissues to aid healing. It is not absorbable.
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Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Document Control Center - WO66-G609 Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002
September 14, 2015
Covidien Mr. Michael Koczocik Product Specialist, Regulatory Affairs 60 Middletown Ave North Haven, Connecticut 06473
Re: K143644
Trade/Device Name: Premium Surgiclip™; Endo Clip™; AcuClip™ Regulation Number: 21 CFR 878.4300 Regulation Name: Implantable clip Regulatory Class: Class II Product Code: FZP Dated: August 4, 2015 Received: August 7, 2015
Dear Mr. Koczocik:
We have reviewed your Section 510(k) premarket notification of intent to market the device referenced above and have determined the device is substantially equivalent (for the indications for use stated in the enclosure) to legally marketed predicate devices marketed in interstate commerce prior to May 28, 1976, the enactment date of the Medical Device Amendments, or to devices that have been reclassified in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Food. Drug. and Cosmetic Act (Act) that do not require approval of a premarket approval application (PMA). You may, therefore, market the device, subject to the general controls provisions of the Act. The general controls provisions of the Act include requirements for annual registration, listing of devices, good manufacturing practice, labeling, and prohibitions against misbranding and adulteration. Please note: CDRH does not evaluate information related to contract liability warranties. We remind you; however, that device labeling must be truthful and not misleading.
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Sincerelv vours.
Joshua C. Nipper -S
Binita S. Ashar, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.S. For Director Division of Surgical Devices Office of Device Evaluation Center for Devices and Radiological Health
Enclosure
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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120
to occlude vessels and other
| | Food and Drug Administration | Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 |
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| | Indications for Use | See PRA Statement below. |
| 510(k) Number (if known) | K143644 | |
| Device Name | Premium Surgiclip | |
| Indications for Use (Describe) | The Premium Surgiclip <sup>TM</sup> clip applier has application in many types of surgical procedures to occlude vessels and other tubular structures and for vagotomy, sympathectomy and radiographic markings | |
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known) K143644
Device Name Endo Clip™M
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
Endo Clip™M ML, L - The Endo Clip™ clip applier has application in endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures, and for radiographic markings.
Endo Clip™ 5mm - The Endo Clip™ clip applications in endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures and for radiographic markings.
Endo Clip™ II - The Endo Clip™ II clip applier has application in many types of endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures and for radiographic markings.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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### Form Approved: OMB No. 0910-0120 Expiration Date: January 31, 2017 See PRA Statement below.
### Indications for Use
510(k) Number (if known)
#### K143644
Device Name AcuClip™
#### Indications for Use (Describe)
The instrument is primarily indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surgical procedures involving dissection and occlusion of blood vessels, ducts and other tubular structures. It can also be used to mark anatomical structures during surgery, and for radiographic marking.
Type of Use (Select one or both, as applicable)
> Prescription Use (Part 21 CFR 801 Subpart D)
Over-The-Counter Use (21 CFR 801 Subpart C)
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# 510(k) Summary
This 510(k) summary of data used to demonstrate substantial equivalence is submitted in accordance with the requirements of the Safe Medical Devices Act (SMDA) of 1990. The contents of the 510(k) summary have been provided in conformance with 21 CFR § 807.98
| NAME: | COVIDIEN |
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| ADDRESS: | 60 Middletown Avenue<br>North Haven, Connecticut 06473 USA |
| CONTACT PERSON: | Michael Koczocik<br>Product Specialist, Regulatory Affairs |
| PHONE NUMBER: | (203) 492-6312 |
| FAX NUMBER: | (203) 492-5029 |
| DATE PREPARRED: | March 13, 2015 |
| TRADE/PROPRIETARY NAME: | Premium Surgiclip™<br>Endo Clip™<br>AcuClip™ |
| COMMON/USUAL NAME: | Surgical clip appliers with implantable clips |
| CLASSIFICATION NAME: | Implantable Clip per 21 CFR § 878.4300 |
| PRODUCT CODE: | FZP |
| CLASSIFICATION PANEL NAME: | General and Plastic Surgery |
| FDA PANEL NUMBER: | 79 |
| DEVICE CLASS: | Pursuant to 21 CFR § 878.4300 implantable clips<br>are Class II devices |
| PREDICATE DEVICE(S): | Premium Surgiclip™ III (K853650), (K142869)<br>Endo Clip™ (K061288), (K883018)<br>AcuClip™ (K920599) |
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## INTENDED USE:
Premium Surgiclip™ (All models) The Premium Surgiclip™ clip applier has application in many types of surgical procedures to occlude vessels and other tubular structures and for vagotomy, sympathectomy and radiographic markings
Endo Clip™ M, ML, L The Endo Clip™ clip applier has application in endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures, and for radiographic markings
Endo Clip™ 5mm The Endo Clip™ clip applier has applications in endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures and for radiographic markings
Endo Clip™ II The Endo Clip™ II clip applier has application in many types of endoscopic procedures to achieve occlusion of vessels and other tubular structures and for radiographic markings
AcuClip™ The instrument is primarily indicated for patients undergoing laparoscopic surqical procedures involving dissection and occlusion of blood vessels, ducts and other tubular structures. It can also be used to mark anatomical structures during surgery, and for radiographic marking.
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Device Descriptions
## Reorder Codes: Premium Surgiclip™
134031 - Premium Surgiclip™ M-11.5 134044 - Premium Surgiclip™ M-9.75 134046 - Premium Surgiclip™ S-9.0 134048 - Premium Surgiclip™ L-13.0 134051 - Premium Surgiclip™ II M-9.75 134053 - Premium Surgiclip™ II M-11.5
## Description of Premium Surgiclip™ Devices
The Premium Surgiclip™ clip applier consists of an applier shaft with attached handles and integrated cartridge containing 15 or 20 titanium clips. The clip applier jaw is placed around a vessel or other tubular structure. As the handles of the applier are brought together, the clip is closed around the vessel or structure. As the handles are released, a new clip is automatically loaded into the clip applier jaw.
Models available are:
Premium Surqiclip™ M – 11.5 and Premium Surgiclip™ II M-11.5 - medium sized clips with an 11.5 inch shaft
Premium Surgiclip™ M - 9.75 and Premium Surgiclip™ II M-9.75 - medium sized clips with an 9.75 inch shaft
Premium Surgiclip™ S-9.0 – small sized clips with an 9.0 inch shaft
Premium Surgiclip™ L-13.0 - large sized clips with an 13.0 inch shaft
## Reorder Codes: Endo Clip™
176615 – Endo Clip™ ML 176619 – Endo Clip™ M 176625 — Endo Clip™ L
The Endo Clip™ clip applier contains 20 titanium clips in the ML and M sizes, and 15 titanium clips in the L size. They are designed for introduction and use through all appropriately sized Covidien™ trocar sleeves, or larger sized trocar sleeves with the use of a converter.
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176620 – Endo Clip™ 5mm
The Endo Clip™ 5mm clip applier contains 12 titanium clips. The applier is designed for introduction and use through an appropriately sized Covidien™ trocar sleeve, or larger with the use of a converter. The overall length of the shaft is approximately 28 cm (11").
176657 – Endo Clip™ II
The Endo Clip™ II clip applier contains 20 titanium clips. The appliers are designed for introduction and use through all appropriately sized Covidien™ trocar sleeves, or larger sized trocar sleeves with the use of a converter.
## Reorder Codes: AcuClip™
OMS-A8 - AcuClip™
The AcuClip™ right angle clip applier is loaded for delivery of twenty (20) 8 mm titanium ligating clips. It is designed for introduction and use through all appropriate sized Covidien™ trocar sleeves or larger trocar sleeves with the use of a converter. The distal portion of the AcuClip™ right angle clip applier forms a hook that is placed around the vessel or other tissue structure to be occluded. The clips are advanced into the jaws by squeezing the handle approximately half-way. The clips are then closed by fully depressing the handle.
SUMMARY COMPARING THE TECHNOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPOSED AND PREDICATE DEVICE(S)
MATERIALS:
PERFORMANCE DATA:
The clip appliers are designed to occlude vessels and other tissue and tubular structures. The technological characteristics of the proposed devices remain the same as the 510(k) cleared predicate devices. (Premium Surgiclip™ III K853650, K142869),(EndoClip™ K883018 & EndoClip™ III K061288), & (Acuclip K920599)
All components of the Premium Surgiclip™ Endo Clip™, and AcuClip™ are comprised of materials which are in accordance with ISO 10993-1
In-vitro and In-vivo performance testing were not conducted as a requirement of the labeling change to add a contraindication.
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# CONCLUSION:
The addition of the contraindication does not alter the performance of the devices.The Premium Surgiclip™, Endo Clip™, and AcuClip™ are
determined to be substantially equivalent to predicate devices (Premium Surgiclip™ III) K142869),(EndoClip K061288), & (Acuclip K920599)
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